emaqi Announces New November Manga Titles and VIZ Media Additions

The emaqi Premium library further expands in November with the addition of five fan-favorite series from publisher VIZ Media: NARUTO, Kaiju No. 8, Black Torch, Spy x Family, and Dr. STONE.

Eight exclusive titles, all officially translated into English for the first time, will also launch on emaqi throughout the month:

How Did We Even Do It?! (18+)

• Author: Keigo Hayasaka
• Publisher: NIHONBUNGEISHA Co., Ltd.
• Genres: Rom-Com
• Release Date: November 3, 2026

Official Synopsis: We need to do it, but we just don’t know how. The sex­less sit­u­a­tion that every long-term cou­ple runs into!! Daiya and Lino are a close cou­ple: seven years dat­ing, and five years liv­ing together. They’re already like fam­ily to each other and at the point where they’re both think­ing about mar­riage. But the truth is, they’ve been in a sex­less rela­tion­ship for two whole years… Between juggling busy work schedules and missing every possible chance, the mood just never seemed to strike… So will they do it or won’t they? Will they get married while still in this sexless situation, or not? A delicate but very real problem between men and women, drawn with a comic touch.

Team Comment: Having been together for so long, the couple finds it surprisingly difficult to get “in the mood” when the moment finally comes—and their awkward frustration makes for plenty of laughs. The snappy dialogue and well-paced scene transitions make you feel like a close friend listening to them open up about their relationship troubles. Before long, you’ll be eager to ask, “So…what happened next?”

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I’d Rather Die Than Call You Cute! (13+)

• Author: Mashimi Mori
• Publisher: SHINCHOSHA Publishing Co., Ltd.
• Genres: Comedy
• Release Date: November 6, 2026

Official Synopsis: Yoi Amakuni, a flawless beauty who excels at both academics and athletics, headed to her classroom expecting a dazzling high school debut. But during self-introductions, what set the room buzzing wasn’t her cuteness… it was tough-looking Onizuka declaring, “I’m going to be the heroine of this school”…?! His unpredictable words and actions shake Yoi, along with the school’s time-honored “Miss Heroine” contest! In the end, which of them is more worthy of the title of heroine…?

Team Comment: Centered on a boy determined to master the art of being cute, this story unfolds through the flustered reactions of those who refuse to admit just how adorable he is. The humor never comes at the expense of his tastes or the way he sees himself. Instead, it springs from the confusion shared by the characters—and perhaps the reader—as they wonder, “Why do I find him so cute?”

It’s a warm, lighthearted story that celebrates what people love and who they aspire to be, making it one you can pick up and enjoy with confidence.

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Kirin (18+)

• Author: SHOWHEI HALUMOTO
• Publisher: SHONENGAHOSHA CO., LTD.
• Genres: Drama
• Release Date: November 6, 2026

Official Synopsis: You can hear the pulse of the engine. Scorching breath blasts from the exhaust. It burns, it roars, it accelerates…!! A high-octane family saga fueled by motorcycles. A timeless ode to motorcycles and the men who never stop riding!

Team Comment: When Kirin began serialization in a motorcycle magazine in the 1990s, it came to be known as “the biker’s bible.” Rather than focusing on biker gangs or racing, it offered a fresh perspective by portraying everyday life with motorcycles and the adults who see their way of life reflected in them. While steeped in the atmosphere of its era, the story explores how we bring our youth to a close and make peace with our attachment to the past. Even readers who have never ridden a motorcycle will find much to appreciate in its compelling portrayal of the struggles—and the beauty—of growing older.

Higanjima: Isle of Vampires (18+)

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• Author: Koji Matsumoto
• Publisher: Kodansha Ltd.
• Genres: Suspense
• Release Date: November 13, 2026

Official Synopsis: Higanjima—a remote island where vampires dwell. Set foot there, and there’s no coming back alive… Akira Miyamoto has just earned his place at college. But two years ago, his older brother vanished without a trace. The truth: he’d been carried off to Higanjima, and has been surviving there in hiding, alone, ever since. Then one day, a mysterious beauty appears before Akira—holding his missing brother’s driver’s license. It’s a summons to the dreaded island… and the curtain rises on a loathsome nightmare. A spine-chilling vampire survival horror!!

Team Comment: Fans of isolated-island suspense and horror, your wait is over. In Japan, the series has also inspired countless memes with its over-the-top moments that practically beg for a witty reaction—but that phenomenon speaks to both the story’s sheer entertainment value and the immediacy that makes readers wonder, “What would I do?” At its heart are the inescapably human weaknesses and strengths laid bare under extreme circumstances. This is a must-read for anyone fascinated by how fear can transform people, as well as fans of horror games.

Bachi-Bachi Burst (16+)

• Author: Takahiro Sato
• Publisher: AKITASHOTEN Co., Ltd.
• Genres: Sports
• Release Date: November 20, 2026

Official Synopsis: Koitaro has grown by leaps and bounds as a sumo wrestler, and now he’s got two new junior disciples at Kuryu stable: a cocky college grad and a chubby otaku shut-in. Meanwhile, his old rival Oko has moved up into that same division!! The blazing sumo epic “Bachi-Bachi” takes its story into a whole new ring!!

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Team Comment: It would be a real shame to pass on this series simply because you are not a sumo fan or do not know all the rules. More than wins and losses, it portrays the lives of wrestlers whose unwavering devotion to sumo is so intense that it borders on self-destruction. This is especially recommended for anyone captivated by the wrestlers in the Netflix series Sanctuary. As this title is a sequel, newcomers should start with Bachi-Bachi and follow their battles from the beginning.

Cigarette and Cherry (16+)

• Author: DAISHIRO KAWAKAMI
• Publisher: AKITASHOTEN Co., Ltd.
• Genres: Rom-Com
• Release Date: November 20, 2026

Official Synopsis: After our protagonist makes his college debut and vows to find a girlfriend, who should appear before him but a beautiful, cigarette-smoking senpai! Faced with the obvious virgin’s various approaches, Senpai continues to handle each one with skill and grace…! An awkward romantic comedy between a beautiful senior and a virgin junior!

Team Comment: It’s easy to understand the appeal of a cool, confident older woman. Watching the younger man try to act a little more mature while continuing to express his feelings with complete sincerity makes it impossible not to root for his love to reach her. Another of the series’ charms is that the characters are never identified by name, referring to one another only through roles such as “senpai (senior),” “kohai (junior),” and “manager”—yet their individual personalities and the subtle distances between them come through perfectly. If you’re looking for a romantic drama beyond the familiar world of high school love, this is one to pick up.

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The Witch of Schluss (18+)

• Author: Mizue Odawara
• Publisher: NIHONBUNGEISHA Co., Ltd.
• Genres: Romance, Fantasy
• Release Date: November 24, 2026

Official Synopsis: From Mizue Odawara, author of “Taisho Romanchica” and “Hatsukoi Double Edge,” comes a true fantasy romance!! Vi is a failure of a witch. Yuri, the young man who saved her, is a demon guard from a distinguished noble family. Their attraction is mutual, but so are the secrets…!? A heart-pounding love story spun around a witch’s “blood”!!

Team Comment: I began reading this as a fantasy story, only to be amazed by how the significance of details introduced early on is gradually revealed. The relationship that develops across time is deeply compelling, as is the contrast between the thrill of romance and the story’s more serious turns. It is especially recommended for readers who enjoy following the characters’ emotions while piecing together foreshadowing and unraveling the rules of an intricately crafted world.

How the Banished Duke’s Daughter, Vilhelmiina, Found Her Happiness: The Strongest Commoner Sparks a Revolution (16+)

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• Story: Gyo Tadano
• Character Design: Kazuno Yuikawa
• Art: 4U
• Publisher: EARTH STAR Entertainment
• Genres: Romance, Fantasy
• Release Date: November 27, 2026

Official Synopsis: Vilhelmiina was born into the House of Perikunen, one of the kingdom’s foremost noble houses. Educated to become queen and raised as the noblest of nobles, she is forced to marry a commoner—all so that her fiancé, the Crown Prince, can justify his infidelity. But her new husband, Aleksi, has a brilliant mind, and his research could overturn everything the world takes for granted. Look closely, and he’s a diamond in the rough as a man, too, just waiting to be polished. Gradually adjusting to commoner life with an open mind, Vilhelmiina takes Aleksi in hand, honing him in both body and mind, and begins plotting her revenge on the royal family and her own ducal house for so unjustly casting her out of noble society!

Team Comment: There is something truly beautiful about the way Vilhelmiina uses her intelligence and dignity to stand against unjust authority. She is far more than a heroine who simply waits to be protected—the story makes it easy to understand why her retainers are so devoted to her and why others naturally rally to her side. Falling in love never diminishes her strength; instead, it reveals an endearing new side of her that makes you want to support her all the more. We are proud to share this story of a woman who thinks for herself, makes her own choices, and takes an active role in shaping her future.

Source: Press Release

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